Professor, Digital Media Technology & Video Production Position Available In Polk, Florida

Professor, Digital Media Technology & Video Production 
Salary $44,023.00 – $62,567.49 Annually Location Lakeland Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202500144 Org Digital Media Opening Date 06/09/2025 DESCRIPTION
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Description Reporting to the Dean of Workforce Education, the primary role of this full-time instructional position is to provide college-level instruction and instruction-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable students’ success. Working for Polk State College, you join a talented and dedicated academic community as they prepare tomorrow’s leaders. We are seeking a faculty member who will be an effective instructor willing to explore creative strategies and workflows to help students master critical content in digital media. The chosen candidate must be committed to course planning, instructional preparation, personal learning, and most importantly, student success. Candidates for this role will have strong academic credentials, excellent instructional skills, and documented expertise in all areas of video production, visual storytelling, and social media. Candidates must be able to use industry-standard media tools to demonstrate mastery of creative, visual storytelling, step-by-step, from conception to completed professional products to a diverse pool of students. Examples of Duties Teach courses in accordance with published course descriptions, schedules, procedures, and course outlines.
Work with the campus dean, associate dean, department chairs and other faculty and staff as appropriate to assess and modify course and program goals, objectives, methods, and content.
Conduct on-going evaluation of student progress and maintain records of student course/class performance.
Prepare and submit grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy.
Maintain a high level of expertise in the subjects taught. Other duties as assigned. The compensation (pay level) for this position is based upon the degree level attained and years of experience in the specific discipline (Step 10 is the maximum step for an incoming faculty member). Please review the Polk State College Salary Schedulehere (Download PDF reader)to ensure our pay ranges are within your compensation expectations.

Typical Qualifications Required Skills:

Extensive demonstrated knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
Excellent teaching and pedagogical skills.
Demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and instruction.
Understanding of the characteristics of diverse community college students and effective ways to engage them.
Understanding of principles of curriculum development and effective implementation.
Ability to use a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Canvas.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with a variety of audiences in a variety of settings.
Ability to make professional judgments within defined parameters of policy and professional standards.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and people skills.
Expert user of current Apple Macintosh hardware, software, and media tools.
Mastery of current versions of Adobe Creative Cloud software, specifically, Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Media Encoder.
Knowledge of current versions of Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve and related tools.
Mastery of essential areas of video production including preproduction, production, postproduction, and media management.
Excellent planning, management, screenwriting, storyboarding, and storytelling skills.
Expert knowledge of color correction, grading, LUTs, LOG, media file formats, scopes, codecs, export settings, proxies, plugins, and MOGRTs.
Expertise in video streaming content, workflows, video switching, live events, and equipment.
Strong design, advertising, and social media skills especially in the use of video for storytelling.
Strong AI skills and related tools to enhance visual storytelling and workflows.
Strong knowledge of mirrorless camera systems, lens, rigs, gimbals, drones, and gear for video.
Strong knowledge of audio equipment, microphones, pickup patterns, placement, 32-bit float, audio capture, editing, mixing, ADR, Foley, and professional audio workflows.
Excellent grasp of lighting techniques, equipment, setup, and cinematography.
Expertise in animation, motion graphics, and infographics for video.
Professional skills in keying, compositing, special effects, VFX, SFX, and motion capture.
Knowledge of 2D & 3D animation software such as Blender or Unreal Engine.
Mastery of current versions of office productivity software such as Microsoft Office. Required Education A minimum of a Master’s degree in digital media, film, graphic arts, television, or other electronic media field;
or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in digital media, film, graphic arts, television, or other electronic media field. Preferred Experience Teaching experience is preferred.
Documented experience in film, television, or video production.
A portfolio or a link to an online portfolio within the resume is strongly preferred. Supplemental Information Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered: A resume.
A portfolio or a link to an online portfolio within the resume.
An electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).
A cover letter or statement of teaching philosophy.
Unofficial transcripts. Important Information If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship. To request Veteran’s Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis. Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position. Equal Opportunity Statement Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender transition, marital status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement Title IX Coordinator 999 Avenue H, NE Winter Haven, FL 33881 WAD 215A 863.297.1000, ext. 5378